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Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Is there any way to look stylish while wearing lace-up athletic shoes? My doctor requires me to wear them with orthotic inserts, which eliminates the light tennis shoes like Keds. Dresses and skirts are out and if anyone doubted your opinion of capris — look at them with athletic shoes — horrors! I don't think work-out clothes are appropriate unless you're on your way to or from the gym. I'm in shape, but my legs are too old to wear shorts. Can you offer any casual style suggestions for me? — Lee Dear Lee: Your problems are solved. Crazy, colorful athletic shoes are what you're looking for. They're in style, available...

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